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Ganga Swells, Floods Submerge Villages, Roads and Farmland Across Bihar
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🗓 05 Sep 2026, 04:04 AM
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Heavy rains have caused the Ganga to rise sharply, flooding large parts of Bihar and submerging villages, highways and agricultural fields.
The Ganga River has surged following intense monsoon showers, sending water levels soaring across Bihar. Low‑lying villages along the riverbanks are now under several feet of water, with many homes completely inundated.
Road networks that connect rural communities to market towns have been cut off as floodwaters wash over highways and district roads. The standing water has also spread across extensive tracts of farmland, threatening the upcoming sowing season and the livelihoods of farmers.
State disaster management officials have deployed rescue teams and relief kits to the hardest‑hit areas, while urging residents to relocate to safer locations. Continuous monitoring of river levels is underway as authorities brace for further rise in water.
Local markets report shortages of essential supplies, and power outages have been reported in several blocks. The situation remains fluid, with relief agencies coordinating efforts to provide food, clean water and medical aid to affected families.
Road networks that connect rural communities to market towns have been cut off as floodwaters wash over highways and district roads. The standing water has also spread across extensive tracts of farmland, threatening the upcoming sowing season and the livelihoods of farmers.
State disaster management officials have deployed rescue teams and relief kits to the hardest‑hit areas, while urging residents to relocate to safer locations. Continuous monitoring of river levels is underway as authorities brace for further rise in water.
Local markets report shortages of essential supplies, and power outages have been reported in several blocks. The situation remains fluid, with relief agencies coordinating efforts to provide food, clean water and medical aid to affected families.